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    Man, That one is in rough shape. Single needle post with roller feed and reverse. I cannot find anything as to manuals on the machine. Sorry. Will keep looking. glenn
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    Billroy1, Send us a few pics of the machine so we can see the head of the machine. I am not familiar with this particular singer machine. glenn
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    Sark9, I think the LG157 preceded the Juki LG158. Trying to find out more info on that subject. And yes, these were monster machines. glenn
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    SARK9 Information: Juki copied the 144 class with the LG-158. I do not think they made 10" models, just 20" and 30" arms. glenn
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    On this set up which is a lot like other Adlers we have at our plants, removing the motor is not a quick or easy job. Not like a clutch motor or newer servo. These Efka motors weigh in excess of 70 lbs. Plus, they have a bunch of hook ups you have to undo. I would try to rent a dolly cart that the whole machine and table can fit on. DO NOT unhook the motor if you do not have to. If you have a small dolly cart like they move furniture on, it will be a lot easier to move with 2 strong guys. See what you can rent in your area. The head and table cleaned up will look great! glenn
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    Henry, Thank you for the info. We definitely have people on this site looking for those parts. Can you send us a few pics of the new shuttles and other parts you have. I think the members would like to se them. I know I would and I don't even own a #6! glenn
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    Not closed Rhea's son is trying to get the company back up and running. Shop Talk had a little article on Boggle-Greenwell a few moths ago after Rhea passed on. glenn
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    You can go with one of our posted dealers or you might try Dunlop/ Sunbrand International only because they are in Western Kentucky. glenn
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    Diyer, We run our machines at about 60-75lbs of pressure. A small compressor may handle it . It just depends on how fast you run the machine, how often you reverse stitch and lift the foot since these are the functions that use air. Allen is available between 8:ooam and 4:oopm EST at 1800-Weaver1. If you use a clutch motor, you will also want to get a speed reducer especially on this large machine. glenn
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    gunsmoke1776. Constabulary is correct. The 29k60 uses 98% the same parts as the newer 29K72. Very few changes. glenn
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    Diyer, Get us some pics of the machine and motor. That way, we can see what kind of shape it is in. I have (4) 205-370 Adlers here at our plant and they all are not set up with Efka computer motors. This gave us needle positioner, air foot lift, air back tack, speed control. After having these functions on a machine, I do NOT want to go back to manual one. If it is a 3 phase motor on the one you are looking at, that could be changed with a phase converter. Do you currently have air at your shop now? An Adler 205 can be converted back to a plane jane machine with a servo motor. Hirose makes a very good clone bobbin shuttle. I use them on our Adlers. To bad you are not in the states. Allen at Weaver Leather is about the best I know of at rebuilding Adler 205's simply because he works on them everyday and has so for over 20 years. They rebuilt 2 of my 4 Adler 205's. Pictures will tell us a lot. glenn
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    Great job! That looks nice. That machine uses a "G" bobbin, same as a 111W155 and 135x17 needles. glenn
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    ikeedeluxe, I would contact Bob at Toledo or Greg at Keystone and get some information and manuals on the Juki dl-555. It would get you a starting point on the machine as to operations and parts list. It is obvious a clone of a Juki and judging from the color of the machine , an older one. The Juki dl-555 was a high speed bottom feed machine used a lot in apparel production. glenn
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    JeepishGrin, Glad you were able to find a manual. I have over 75lbs of old USMC manuals but I did not have one on your machine. glenn
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    Normally all that is changed are the feet. The feed dog and throat plate stay the same. As to special plates and feed dogs, they can be custom made . I have never seen special throat plates and feed dogs for sewing piping. glenn
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    JeepishGrin, I would give Harris at Pilgrim Shoe in Mass. a call and see if he has a manual. You might also try Steve at Gateway Shoe in Illinois. Both these guys have been in the shoe machine business a long time and are very knowledgeable. glenn
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    I believe that the honey colored one was made in the late 80's to the mid 90's. It was the last one before they went to the new style 1425 casting which was off white in color. I do not have a serial number reference guide from Pfaff but I know one exists. glenn
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    I have not been able to find out what the difference is other than the 706/48 is older. glenn
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    Uwe, That is the correct screw #. You can also get screw #127, or #141 or #145. These are the same thread pitch 3/16" x 28tpi. Only difference is the length of the screws. Screw #128 is no longer made but there are generic ones available. Screw #118 is no longer made but there are ones you can get. The thread size is 9/32"x 20tpi. Screw #50632 will work as it is the same thread pitch and diameter. Screw #118 was used on the 29k's beginning with the 29K58 I believe to anchor the heads to the treadle bases. Hope that helps. glenn
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    Colt W Knight, I found a few places on the net that has copies of the manual for this machine. Cost would be $10.00 plus shipping. Something to consider. I can get you the places if you want. JUst PM me. glenn
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    C, The 212 rebuild looks fabulous!!. Great job. glenn
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    NIce!!!! glenn
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    That needle plate is generic if I am not mistaken by the number on the back. Here in the states, I think you can get generic ones from Henderson Sewing in Alabama and Bill's Sewing in North Carolina. Both companies have web sites. As to Europe, Constabulary has some contact info above. There are generic plates out there and they should not be to bad in price. If an OEM part from Pfaff, yes it will be expensive. The throat plate is the same on a Pfaff 595 as well. glenn
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    WoodsideCo. Like Wiz said, you can contact Consew direct. You could also telephone Jones Decker at Bill's Sewing in NC. They were the largest Consew dealer in the US at one time. Phone 1-800-445-5657. I have dealt with them since 1995. glenn
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    AngieNZ, Can you give us the names of the companies in UK and NZ that have parts for the "U" series of shoepatchers made by Singer? glenn
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